纵横

Traditional: 縱橫

zòng héng

Dictionary entry

lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal

What does 纵横 mean?

纵横 (zòng héng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1lit. warp and weft in weaving; vertically and horizontal

2length and breadth

3criss-crossed

4able to move unhindered

5abbr. for 合縱連橫|合纵连横[He2 zong4 Lian2 heng2], School of Diplomacy during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC)

Character breakdown

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纵zòngvertical; north-south (Taiwan pr. [zong1]) · from front to back; longitudinal; lengthwise (Taiwan pr. [zong1])横hénghorizontal · across

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纵横

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